Research Studies

Do you enjoy eating grapes?

Do you enjoy eating grapes? Are you interested in finding out if grapes are good for your health? The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut is seeking men and women to participate in a 13-week research study to investigate the effects of grape powder ingestion on improving cholesterol levels and reducing risk for heart disease.

We are looking for men and women who are:

Between 30 and 70 years

No history of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, stroke, renal problems, liver or cancer

Not taking high-dose aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications, or any triglyceride- or glucose-lowering medications/supplements

If you have one or more of the following, you may be eligible: high blood pressure or taking blood pressure medication, high blood triglycerides, high fasting glucose, low HDL or high waist circumference

Are you interested in taking a supplement? Dietary Supplement Study

The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut is seeking men and women to participate in a 27-week diet intervention examining the effects of TA-65, a dietary supplement on insulin resistance and blood glucose

Eligibility for the study requires men and women who are:

Between 32 and 70 years

With metabolic syndrome (have ≥3 of the following characteristics): high blood pressure, high plasma triglycerides, high fasting glucose, low HDL or high waist circumference